Following the failure of the initial bond proposal, the district revised the project to reduce costs while preserving elements with strong community support. The new plan eliminates renovations to the current high school auditorium and band, choir, and drama classrooms, and reduces the size of the new auditorium by approximately 200 seats. The centrally located library was removed, with a smaller library now planned within the new Junior High through modified classroom space. These changes reduced the original $43.5 million proposal by $2.7 million. However, increased construction costs over the past year have offset some savings, resulting in a new bond amount of $42 million.

The new design connects the current High School with the Junior High, allowing students to move between classes without going outside. This improves safety by eliminating unlocked doors during passing periods and ensures all visitors must check in with school staff throughout the entire day. Additionally, the design includes new, clearly marked drop-off and pick-up lanes with dedicated bus cutaways to improve traffic flow and student safety before and after school.

The new facility integrates high school classroom space dedicated to occupational and technical training. These spaces will support hands-on learning in trades that are critical now and in the future. Students will have access to modern, adaptable facilities for wood shop, welding, small engine repair, construction, agriculture, and more. This design reflects a commitment to preparing students for success in both postsecondary education and direct-to-workforce pathways.

The existing Junior High building has been evaluated and found to have a limited remaining lifespan and significant structural concerns extending to its foundation. Additionally, the building was not designed to meet current educational demands or modern safety standards. Remodeling would be a temporary and less cost-effective solution than new construction. The proposed design replaces this deteriorating structure with a long-term facility built on the existing school campus, eliminating the need for new land purchases while addressing structural, safety, and educational needs.

Occupational training spaces, such as wood shops, welding, and small engine labs, lack sufficient space and modern safety features. The current shop areas are extremely constrained, especially as new technologies like CNC routers, 3D printers, laser etchers, small engine workstations, welding booths, and modern woodworking equipment must all share limited space. These limitations hinder instruction, prevent the addition of innovative programming, and keep students from fully engaging with hands-on learning in today's career and technical education programs.

A new auditorium is necessary because the current facility no longer meets the needs of our high school and junior high students. The existing space has worn-out seating, flooring, and curtains; a failing lighting and sound system; and a deteriorating stage surface. The stage also lacks adequate size and functionality for modern theatrical productions, band and choir concerts, and One Act competitions that meet current standards. Limited spectator seating restricts the current auditorium to only a small number of performances. Addressing these limitations requires constructing a new auditorium that supports all types of student performances, classes, and events while also serving the broader community's needs.